100 Inductive Bible Study Method Syllabus

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100 Inductive Bible Study Method Syllabus

100 Inductive Bible Study Method Syllabus © Professor: Training Center: Semester and Year: Course Description

This course focuses on applying and teaching the inductive Bible study method of observation, interpretation, and application. Topics include the rule of context, seeing the big picture, focusing on the details, using Greek word study tools, letting Scripture interpret Scripture, the transformed life, outlining, topical studies, character studies, and understanding the flow of thought in a passage. Students will create a visual panorama and a written summary of the rules of biblical interpretation. Course Design Comments

This course is designed to equip church starters, pastors, and Christian leaders with Bible knowledge, Christian character, servant leadership, and teaching experience with the goal of life-change. It addresses the diverse learning styles of adults through active discussion, charts, visuals, Internet research, teambuilding, and project-based learning. To ensure transfer of credit, changes to this course syllabus must be approved by both Equip Biblical Institute and Southern California Seminary. Suggestions for improving course design and content are appreciated. Required Textbooks

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Kay Arthur and Pete De Lacy. The New How to Study Your Bible: Discover the Life-Changing Life-Changing Approach to God’s Word . Harvest House, 2010. http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780736926829

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Kay Arthur, David Arthur, and Pete De Lacy. The New How to Study Your Bible Workbook: Discover the Life-Changing Life-Changing Approach to God’s Word . Harvest House, 2010. 2010.http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780736930567

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W. E. Vine. Vine’s Expository Dictionary of the Old & New Testament Words. Thomas Nelson, 2003. http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780785250531

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Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Edited by Charles Draper, Chad Brand,

and Archie England. Holman Reference, 2003. http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780805428360 Recommended Textbooks

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The New Inductive Study Bible. Annotated by Precept Ministries

International. Harvest House, 2000. http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780736900164 6. 7. 8.

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Dr. Howard Hendricks and William Hendricks. Living by the Book , 2 ed. Chicago: Moody, 2007. 9780802408235 Dr. Charles R. Swindoll. Insight’s Bible Companion: Practical Helps for Better Study . Anaheim, CA: Insight for Living, 1998. 9781579722371 Dr. Rick Warren. Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods: Twelve Ways You Can Unlock God's Word . Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2006. 9780310273004

Equip Biblical Institute [email protected]

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Internet Resources http://www.helpmewithbiblestudy.org/index.html

Books may be ordered through a local bookstore or on the Internet. To receive the MS Word version of the portfolio email the professor. Learning Outcomes

The student who successfully completes this course will be able to: 1.

Explain and apply the inductive Bible study method.

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Explain and apply observation—discovering what the text says.

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Explain and apply interpretation—discovering what the text means.

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Explain and apply application—discovering how to put the text into practice.

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Explain and apply organization—broadening your skills.

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Explain and apply practical helps—tools for further study.

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Practice using the inductive Bible study method using the workbook in groups during class.

Methods of Instruction

Instruction emphasizes active learning, project-based learning, collaborative team-based learning, reflection, discussion, interactive lecture, story-telling, drama, visuals, PowerPoint, quizzes, and exams with the goal of long-term and real-world learning that results in lifechange and leading healthy churches. The major pedagogical premise of this course is that students should be treated like the professionals they are becoming. Dr. Gary C. Woods has served as the Bible Department Chairman and Registrar at Southern California Seminary. Dr. Woods has taught for Liberty University and Luther Rice Seminary. He has a Doctor of Education in Technology and Learning from Alliant International University, a Master of Divinity in Missions from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Science in Cross-Cultural and Pastoral Ministry from Liberty University. He has served as a Southern Baptist pastor and church planter with the North American Mission Board. In 2008 Dr. Woods was elected to the Board of Grossmont Union High School District in San Diego with over 20,000 students. Authentic learning involves observation, interpretation, and application. The goal of balanced instruction is to address the learning strengths of diverse adult learners, including verbal, visual, musical, logical, kinesthetic, reflective, interpersonal, natural, and spiritual. Student-centered instruction is most effective when it impacts the mind, the will, and the emotions. TEAM-based Learning: Students are encouraged to study in teams before or after class for at least one hour per week working on study skills, application skills, individual projects, and group projects. Students do not give answers to co-learners, but help them learn how to find the answers. Everyone contributes to the learning process. TEAM = Together Everyone Accomplishes More


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Student Requirements First, successfully complete the questions in the Portfolio before class. This will assist student-leaders in

focusing on core information and developing the time-on-task study skills and writing skills essential to effective learning and long-term memory. Second, maintain the journal in the Portfolio. (1) What is God teaching you in this session? (2) How are

you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? (3) How can your church apply these concepts to making disciples and developing leaders? This will assist student-leaders in developing reflection, application, and decision-making skills essential to spiritual growth. Third, attend each session to discuss the questions and journal in the Portfolio. (1) What are we learning

about the Bible and transformational leadership in this course? (2) How can we as leaders apply these concepts to our lives, families, and ministries? (3) How can our churches apply these concepts to making disciples and developing leaders? This will assist student-leaders in developing the relational, speaking, and creative/critical thinking skills essential to effective teaching and servant-leadership. Fourth, complete the workbook’s inductive Bible study method of observation, interpretation, and

application both as homework and in class. Weeks 9-13.

Course Objective. Our mission is to bring glory to God by assisting local churches to equip believers of

various cultures and languages to live and minister biblically based on the inerrant Word of God. This equipping includes Bible knowledge, Christian character, and ministry skills. The objective is to take student-leaders from where they are and move them to where they need to be. Students will learn how (1) to read with their brains, (2) to remember what they have read, (3) to sharpen their thoughts through journaling, (4) to speak effectively before others, (5) to work as learning teams of leaders, and (5) to biblically apply what they are learning to life, family, and ministry. Adults learn in multiple ways and so this course incorporates multiple learning styles. According to the Cone of Learning , writing, discussing, and applying are more effective learning strategies than the passive lecture used in most schools. The portfolio is foundational to learning because students remember more of what they write, discuss, and apply. By applying these concepts of champion learners, students will experience transformational growth. We are entering difficult times—this course will prepare you for them. Welcome to the disciplemaking process, team leadership development, and Bible interpretation!


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Sequence of Instruction

Read the table like this: “At Session ____ on _________, the scheduled session content is _________, and the assignment d u e t h a t s e s s i o n is _____ ___.”

Session

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Session Content

Assignment Due

Introduction to Inductive Bible Study The Rule of Context

Go over this Syllabus and the Portfolio. Preview the Appendices A-G. Discuss Portfolio questions and applications. Demonstrate how to use the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Demonstrate how to use Vine’s Expository Dictionary of the Old & New Testament Words. Demonstrate how to use Strong ’s Concordance.

Optional Group Activity: Create a visual summary of one of these chapters.

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Getting the Big Picture Focusing in on the Details

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The Search for Meaning It’s All Greek to Me! Let Scripture Interpret Scripture

Discuss Portfolio questions and applications. Optional Group Activity: Create a visual summary of one of these chapters. 4

The When, Where, and Why Let’s Figure It Out When One Thing Represents Another

Discuss Portfolio questions and applications. Equip Biblical Institute [email protected]

Read chapters 2-3 in The New How to Study Your Bible.

Discuss and complete Portfolio journal reflections. Optional Group Activity: Create a visual summary of one of these chapters.

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Print 100 Inductive Bible Study Method Portfolio. Read the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy http://www.namb.net/site/pp.asp?c=9q KILUOzEpH&b=238325 Read the Baptist Faith and Message http://www.sbc.net/printfriendly.asp Read chapter 1 in The New How to Study Your Bible. Review the appendices at the back of the book. Skim pages 1-150 in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary and be ready to share something you learned. Type the answers to the Portfolio takehome questions and journal in preparation for the discussion and group activity. Subscribe to the free online Christian Bible Studies Newsletter http://www.christianitytoday.com/lyris/s ubscribe/biblestudies.html

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Skim pages 151-200 in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary and be ready to share something you learned. Type the answers to the Portfolio questions and journal in preparation for the discussion and group activity. Read chapters 4-6 in The New How to Study Your Bible.

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Skim pages 201-350 in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary and be ready to share something you learned. Type the answers to the Portfolio questions and journal in preparation for the discussion and group activity. Read chapters 7-9 in The New How to Study Your Bible.

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Skim pages 351-500 in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary

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Type the answers to the Portfolio



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Session Content

Assignment Due

Optional Group Activity: Create a visual summary of one of these chapters. 5

Unraveling Revelation God’s Revelation of Himself

Discuss Portfolio questions and applications. Group Activity: Create a visual summary of one of these chapters.

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Getting the Point Across The Transformed Life

questions and journal in preparation for the discussion and group activity.

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to Study Your Bible. 

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Outlining—Just the Bare Facts Studying Topically by Subject Character Studies—Learning from the Lives of Others Structuring

Discuss Portfolio questions and applications. Group Activity: Create a visual summary of this chapter. Midterm Exam

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Workbook New Testament Letters (Epistles)

Practice using the Inductive Bible Study Method--Letters. Discuss answers in Workbook (pages 55-79). 10

History (Narrative)

Practice using the Inductive Bible Study Method--History. Discuss answers in Workbook (pages Equip Biblical Institute [email protected]

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Read chapters 12-13 in The New How

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Skim pages 651-800 in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary . Type the answers to the Portfolio questions and journal in preparation for the discussion and group activity. Use the Keyword Search at Bible Gateway and share your results with your learning team. http://www.biblegateway.com/ Read chapter 14-17 in The New How to Study Your Bible.

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Have students share what they have learned both about the inductive Bible Study Method and from the Bible by using the Inductive Bible Study Method. 9

Type the answers to the Portfolio questions and journal in preparation for the discussion and group activity. to Study Your Bible.

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Skim pages 501-650 in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary

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Discuss Portfolio questions and applications. Optional Group Activity: Create a visual summary of one of these chapters.

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Read chapters 10-11 in The New How

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Skim pages 801-950 in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary . Type the answers to the Portfolio questions and journal in preparation for the discussion and group activity.

Enroll in the next course. Review for the midterm exam by using the Study Guide on pages 121-123 in the Workbook. Pay for and order textbooks for next course. Skim pages 951-1,100 in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary

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Complete exercises for chapter 1 in the workbook —and Observation Worksheet Colossians 1 (pages 2939).

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Skim pages 1,101-1,250 in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary.

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Complete exercises for chapter 2 in the



Session

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Session Content

Assignment Due

workbook —and Observation Worksheet Exodus 17 (pages 41-42).

81-87). 11

Prophecy

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Practice using the Inductive Bible Study Method--Prophecy. Discuss answers in Workbook.

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Poetry

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Practice using the Inductive Bible Study Method--Poetry. Discuss answers in Workbook.

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Structure

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Practice using the Inductive Bible Study Method--Structure. Discuss answers in Workbook. 14

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Final Exam

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Take Final Exam. Submit Portfolio for grading. Students will debrief by sharing what they have learned. Bring family and friends.

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Skim pages 1,250-1,400 in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary . Complete Exercises for chapter 3 in the workbook and Observation Worksheet Jeremiah1 and Amos 1 (pages 43-49). Skim pages 1,401-1,550 in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary . Complete exercises for chapter 4 in the workbook and Observation Worksheet Psalm 51 (pages 51-52). Skim pages 1,551-1,700 in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary . Complete exercises for chapter 5 in the workbook. Review for the midterm exam by using the Study Guide on pages 121-123 in the Workbook. Distribute the textbooks, syllabi, and portfolios for the next course.

Notice: EBI holds to the Baptist Faith and Message . The inclusion of articles, books, or external links in

this list does not imply that the opinions expressed represent the official position of EBI. Primary resources dealing with cults, denominations, education, liberalism, postmodernism, secular culture, and world religions may be included. Webliography: Biblical Interpretation External Links

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

Apologetics Index Eight Rules of Bible Interpretation http://www.apologeticsindex.org/b02.html Baptist Faith and Message http://www.sbc.net/printfriendly.asp Basics of the Bible Interpretation http://www.bible-interpretation.com/ Bible Atlas Online http://anova.org/sev/atlas/htm/ Bible Bulletin Board http://www.biblebb.com/ Bible History http://www.bible-history.com/ Bible Land Photos http://bibleplaces.com/ Bible Study Resources www.bible.org Blue Letter Bible Timeline http://www.blueletterbible.org/study/parallel/timeline/index.html Blue Letter Bible Study Tools/Charts http://www.blueletterbible.org/study/ Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry Interpretation http://www.carm.org/bible/interpret.htm Christianity Today http://www.christianitytoday.com Christian Classics Ethereal Libr ary “World Wide Study Bible” http://www.ccel.org/wwsb/ Crosswalk.com Bible study tools http://www.biblestudytools.net/ E-sword.net Bible study tools http://www.e-sword.net/ Holy Land Photos http://www.holylandphotos.org/ John MacArthur How to Study the Bible http://www.biblebb.com/files/MAC/90-157.HTM New Testament Gateway articles http://www.ntgateway.com/


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19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.


Old Testament Gateway http://www.otgateway.com/ OnePlace.com Bible Study Tools http://bible.oneplace.com/ Online Bible links http://www.onlinebible.net/links.html Probe Ministries http://www.probe.org/content/view/688/149/ Ron Rhodes Interpreting Scripture http://home.earthlink.net/~ronrhodes/Interpretation.html Shadow Mountain Community Church www.shadowmountain.org Understanding the Bible http://www.inplainsite.org/html/Page6_understanding_bible.html

Course Bibliography

Brega, James. How to Study the Bible. Portland, OR: Multnomah, 1982. 0930014723 Briggs, Charles Augustus. A General Introduction to the St udy of the Holy Scripture. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 1970. Dockery, David S. and George Guthrie. The Holman Guide to Interpreting the Bible. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman, 2004. 0805428585 Dyck, Elmer, Gordon D. Fee, J. I. Packer, Craig M. Gay, Loren Wilkinson, James Houston, and Eugene Peterson. The Act of Bible Reading . Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity. 0830816232 Henrichsen, Walter. A Lay man’s Guide to Interpreting the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1985. nd Hendricks, Howard, and William Hendricks. Living by the Book , 2 ed. Chicago: Moody, 2007. 0802408230 Hendricks, Howard, and William Hendricks. Living by the Book Workbook: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible. Chicago: Moody, 2007. 0802495389 McQuilkin, J. Robertson. Understanding and Applying the Bible. Chicago: Moody Press, 1983. Mickelsen, A. Berkeley. Interpreting the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1963. Radmacher, Earl D, and Robert D. Preus, eds. Hermeneutics, Inerrancy, and the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Academie, 1984. 0310370817 rd Ramm, Bernard. Protestant Biblical Interpretation, 3 ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 1979. Ryken, Leland. How to Read the Bible as Literature. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1984. 0310390214 Schultz, Samuel, and Morris Inch, eds. Interpreting the Word of God. Chicago: Moody, 1976. Tan, Paul Lee. The Interpretation of Prophecy. Winona Lake, IN: BMH Books, Inc., 1974. Trench, Richard C. Notes on the Parables of Our Lord. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 1948. Trench, Robert C. Synonyms of the New Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1950. Virkler, Henry A. Hermeneutics: Principles and Processes of Biblical Interpretation. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 1981. Warren, Rick. Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods: Twelve Ways You Can Unlock God's Word. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2006. 0310273005 Zuck, Roy B. Basic Bible Interpretation: A Practical Guide to Discovering Biblical Truth . Wheaton, IL: Victor, 1991. 0896938190 Holman Bibliography Apologetics Study Bible. Annotated by Ted Cabal, Chuck Colson, and Norm Geisler. Nashville, TN:

Holman Bible, 2007. $26 9781586400248 Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Edited by Charles W. Draper and Chad Brand. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman, 2003. $19. 9780805428360 Holman Book of Biblical Charts, Maps, and Reconstructions. Edited by Marsha A. Ellis Smith. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 1993. $12. 9781558193598 Holman Bible Handbook. Edited by David S. Dockery. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 1992. $16 9781558193321 Holman Concise Bible Commentary. Edited by David S. Dockery. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2011. $10 9780805495461


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Holman Guide to Interpreting the Bible. Edited by David S. Dockery and George Guthrie. Nashville, TN:

Holman Reference, 2004. 9780805428582 Holman New Testament Commentary – Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians. Authored by Max

E. Anders. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 1999. $15. 978-0805402087 Holman QuickSource Bible Atlas. Edited by Holman. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2011. $10 9780805495645 Holman QuickSource Guide to Christian Apologetics. Edited by Doug Powell. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2006. $10 9780805494600 Holman QuickSource Guide to Understanding Creation. Edited by Mark Whorton and Hill Roberts. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2008. $10 9780805494860 Holman QuickSource Guide to Understanding Jesus. Edited by Jeremy Royal Howard. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2009. $11 9780805495218 Holman QuickSource Bible Atlas. Edited by Holman. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2011. $10 9780805495645 Holman Old Testament Commentary. Edited by Max E. Anders. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2002. Holman New Testament Commentary. Edited by Max E. Anders. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2002. New American Commentary. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2002. Transfer of Credits to Southern California Seminary

To transfer credits from Equip Biblical Institute to Southern California Seminary, students must present a complete portfolio of their course work. The portfolio consists of the quizzes, journal reflections, booklets or term papers, and exams for each course. Upon successful completion of the course, students may transfer units into the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree. If the portfolio for a course is not complete, the credits may not be transferable. Attendance Policy. Attending class on time is important to receive the most out of the course. Entering class late disrupts the learning process of all students. Students are permitted three absences for a 14week semester course. For the semester (28 classroom hours plus 56 homework hours) courses, more than 10 minutes late is a Tardy; more than 20 minutes late is an Absence. Two tardies count as one absence. College credit cannot be transferred to Southern California Seminary when a student misses four or more class sessions. A grade of NC (No Credit) will be recorded when a student misses four sessions or does not complete coursework on time. Exceptions must be approved in writing by the class instructor, the Site Director, and the Director of Equip Biblical Institute and will involve additional assignments mandated by Equip Biblical Institute. Students who attend all 14 sessions will receive 100 points.


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Grading Scale Grade

Percent

Points

A

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95-100%

950-1,000

A-

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90-94%

900-949

B+

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87-89%

870-899

B

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84-86%

840-869

B-

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80-83%

800-839

C+

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77-79%

770-799

C

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74-76%

740-769

C-

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70-73%

700-739

NC

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Below 70%

000-699

Student Evaluation

Points

Portfolio/Group Activities ........................................................................................................ 35% Mid Exam ................................................................................................................................. 5% Final Exam ............................................................................................................................. 10% Workbook Group Practice ...................................................................................................... 50% Total ..................................................................................................................................... 100%

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Session 4

Session 5

Session 6

Session 7

Mid Tem Exam

Workbook 1

Workbook 2

Workbook 3

Workbook 4

Workbook 5

350 50 100 500 1,000

Final Exam

Student Signature

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Instructor Signature


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Site Director Signature


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Student Grade Report This is an official document and must be typed or computer-generated.

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Semester:  Fall (September-December)  Spring (January-April)  Summer (May-August) Year: ____________  Check if any information above needs to be updated.

Course Code

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Order textbooks at least six weeks before the course starts. (1) The Professor will grade the Portfolio and return it to the student with his grade. (2) The Site Director will sign and keep a copy of this Grade Report in the teaching site files. (3) The Site Director will mail or email this Grade Report to [email protected]. Equip Biblical Institute Dr. Gary C. Woods 2100 Greenfield Drive El Cajon, CA 92019-1161


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100 Inductive Bible Study Method Syllabus

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